Kia EV9 Supreme Winner Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year

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Kia EV9 Named Supreme Winner of the 2024 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year

Following its recognition as the ‘Best SUV’ at the 2024 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year Awards, the Kia EV9 has now clinched the prestigious title of Supreme Winner at the same event, taking out the overall title of Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year. This accolade holds significant weight, as it stems from the votes of accomplished female automotive journalists who collectively determine the finest in the industry. The EV9 with its ever-growing list of accolades, solidifies its extraordinary standing with this latest distinction, underscoring the vehicle’s undeniable excellence.

Kia EV9 praised for exceptional aerodynamics, design, technology, and charging capabilities
Category winners chosen by 75 female motoring journalists out of 62 competing models
Overall winner of WWCOTY’s award to be revealed on March 8 2024

Keep reading below to discover the press release from Kia New Zealand.

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Press Release From Kia Global:

The Kia EV9 has been named the ‘World’s Best Car for 2024’ by an esteemed panel of judges at the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year. Fittingly, this recognition coincided with the celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8.

Following in-depth evaluations by 75 women motoring journalists from 52 countries across five continents, the Kia EV9 emerged triumphant from a field of 63 contenders. The EV9’s latest critical accolade underscores the all-electric SUV’s unparalleled versatility and exceptional ability to meet the diverse needs of consumers globally.

With a seven-seat capacity and innovative design, the Kia EV9 sets new standards in the electric SUV segment, showcasing advanced technology and exceptional performance. Noteworthy features include bidirectional charging and ultra-fast charging capabilities, which set benchmarks for convenience and efficiency.

The judges praised the EV9 as a groundbreaking addition to the electric vehicle market, citing its affordability, user-friendliness, and widespread appeal. Kia’s innovation in crafting a large SUV with outstanding aerodynamics and advanced technology, as well the SUV’s family-friendly interior and familiar driving experience, was commended. The versatility and performance of Kia’s flagship model, especially in challenging winter conditions, were highlighted, alongside its spacious interior and robust performance. In addition, Kia was lauded for delivering a future-proof, multi-purpose electric vehicle with exceptional energy efficiency.

This year’s recognition for the EV9 follows the triumph of the Kia Niro last year, which was named the ‘World’s Best Car for 2023’ in the 2023 WWCOTY awards.

The Kia EV9 continues its impressive streak of award wins, which include being named a ‘Top Three in the World’ finalist contender for the 2024 World Car Awards. The SUV also clinched the ‘Family Cars’ category at the Golden Steering Wheel 2023 and was named German Luxury Car of the Year 2024, showcasing the model’s wide spectrum of capabilities.

What some of the judges think:

“Kia has developed a large SUV with an electric motor that stands out for its good aerodynamics, innovative design, high levels of technology – with up to level 3 autonomous driving. And because it offers bi-directional charging and ultra-fast 800-volt charging.” – Sara Soria, Spain.

“The EV9 excited me about the future possibilities for multi-purpose electric vehicles. It was hard to believe this large, comfortable and versatile vehicle did not need a tank of petrol or diesel.” – Liz Swanton, Australia.

“The car is reliably predictable, always doing exactly what you ask of it. Sometimes I even forget about the extra seating rows behind me, and I think Kia deserves credit for that. With the EV9, you’ve got a future-proof vehicle, not just for growing families but also for energy efficiency”. – Rowan Peperkamp, The Netherlands.

“The Kia EV9 is truly a game-changer for electric vehicles. It will be the vehicle we look back on down the road and say ‘that is when EVs became truly affordable, user-friendly and desirable for all consumers’. No other vehicle has taken the same risks and pushed the design and engineering boundaries to the same limit.” – Tanya Gazdik, USA

“An exceptionally noble, spacious, versatile, multi-purpose electric car. The electronic four-wheel drive is also capable, and the different driving modes make the EV9 an excellent vehicle in the Nordic winter and snowdrifts. I tested the car in a sub-25-degree frost and I was happy that the EV9 behaved in cold winter weather like a normal luxury car: it warmed up quickly, the mileage was not affected much by minus degrees. A great achievement from the Korean automaker.” – Ylle Rajasaar, Estonia.

“Widespread electrification acceptance is going to depend on having EVs available in most segments. The Kia EV9 offers a family-friendly interior, and on top of that, a driving experience that feels close to that of gasoline but with no emissions. It should win over many buyers who aren’t used to battery power and will be more comfortable with a vehicle that feels familiar to them.” – Jil McIntosh, Canada

We take great pride in receiving this prestigious honor and recognize the significant weight it carries. The EV9 stands out as an outstanding vehicle, showcasing excellence not only in the electric vehicle realm but also asserting its leadership across the entire automotive industry. It serves as a trailblazer, establishing itself as a top choice for a wide range of consumers.

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